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STEM & Design Center Coordinator (2 positions)

STEM & Design Center Coordinator (2 positions)

Requisition ID req1284 Department Tutoring Services & Co-Curricular Support
Campus OMIC Center and Sylvania Campus
Employment Type Academic Prof - Full Time Best Consideration Date Apply Immediately; This position will close once sufficient qualified applications have been received. Position Summary

Portland Community College is seeking two STEAM Coordinators.

Position A: The OMIC FabLab Coordinator for the new OMIC Training Center located in Scappoose, Oregon. The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC) is a collaborative environment bringing together industry, higher education and government in partnership to develop new tools, techniques, and technologies to address near-term manufacturing challenges through applied research and advanced technical training.

Position B: The Sylvania MakerLab is located on the Sylvania campus in southwest Portland between Tigard and Lake Oswego. The innovative MakerLab is an interdisciplinary space that partners closely with faculty, programs, and the surrounding community to support student innovation and to provide students with practical experience related to their coursework.

These full-time positions provide an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and visionary coordinator to create outreach opportunities attracting underrepresented student populations and helping high school students become interested in STEAM, manufacturing, and related career pathways.

STEAM Coordinators must bring a commitment to championing the center, have a desire to build and collaborate with the District STEAM Center Coordinators, be ready to develop deep and lasting relationships with partner organizations in the local community, and be willing to develop a program that is connected and relevant for the diverse population that will access the Center.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/academic-pro-jobs/STEMandDesignCenterCoordinator/

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinates and facilitates activities for design spaces on campus. Develops and implements marketing strategies for services provided by these spaces. Collects and evaluates data on usage of design spaces and resources. Develops and implements changes based on changing student needs.
  • Oversees design spaces and associated student support services.
    Identifies and sources resources, equipment, and materials for inclusion in the campus design spaces. Purchases materials as needed and ensures materials are current and tools are properly maintained and operational.
  • Coordinates with interdisciplinary initiatives across the district, including tutoring and related support services, to optimize scheduling and coordinate administrative processes.
  • Designs and facilitates workshops. Delivers presentations to classes and businesses as requested. May teach credit and/or non-credit class(es) as assigned. May provide small group or one-on-one tutoring. Develops educational materials that correlate with classroom curriculum.
  • Fosters relationships with local K-12 schools, industry, non-profits, and state agencies as well as other PCC resources. Refers students to available PCC resources for further assistance.
  • Directs volunteers, peer advisors, and/or peer tutors. Processes appropriate human resource paperwork.
  • Reviews and processes time cards. May hire, train, evaluate and discharge student workers. Facilitates resolving problems or issues between students, instructors, and/or counselors/advisors.
  • Facilitates student transition into the college environment. Supports occasional visits from high school students, high school teachers, and acts as point of contact with school partners who use design spaces and services.
  • Maintains a safe laboratory environment. Ensures compliance with OSHA rules and regulations and monitors regulatory changes.
Candidate Profile

In your cover letter, please address:

Your interest in the position
How your experience meets the minimum qualifications
Any other success criteria/preferred qualifications you meet

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.
  • Demonstrates experience with project planning and has the ability to work collaboratively while considering the big picture of building a strong program.
  • Describes experiences collaborating with a team providing outreach towards a shared vision with community-based project goals.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to creating an inclusive environment and addressing equity gaps specific to the STEAM/manufacturing fields.
  • Expresses knowledge of operating and troubleshooting technology and/or tools and how you applied learning new technologies and processes.
Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Applied Science, Engineering Technology, Art/Design, or related field (experience performing the duties of this job may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis).

Two years of experience performing duties related to the position.

Position Grade 4 Starting Salary Expectations $53,461 to $57,272 (Step 3); based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Position Grade Salary Range $53461 to $92706 Annual Salary FTE 1 PCC Benefits

PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.

Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions.

*Please note: Temporary Academic Professional employees are not eligible for Personal Leave Days, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, or AD&D Insurance.

Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)
  • Starts at 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of services)
  • 1 day of sick leave per month
  • 11 holidays
  • 3 additional personal leave days per year
View a complete list of PCC benefits .

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a range of environments including office, laboratory, and of-site locations. Use of appropriate personal protective equipment is routinely required. Physical exertion includes standing during training, carrying equipment, supplies, flip charts and other audio-visual equipment and regularly lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional evening and/or weekend hours. Travel in the local area requires access to a vehicle and a valid driver license.

Background Check Required Yes

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
  • Veterans: DD214
  • Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA
Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

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